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NC State 82 Georgia Tech 76: BY THE NUMBERS

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After trailing by 1 at the half, NC State’s guards turned it up a notch to make sure the Wolfpack defended their home court against Georgia Tech this evening, defeating the Yellow Jackets 82-76. Here’s a look at the victory BY THE NUMBERS.

  • NC State managed to win a game in which their opponent shot better than them.
    • Georgia Tech shot 41.4% from the field, and NC State shot 37.7%.
  • How do you win a game when the other team shoots better than you?
    • You score 18 points off of turnovers (12 TO’s).
      • The Wolfpack didn’t shoot well, but they took care of the ball, turning the ball over only 4 times.
      • Georgia Tech only scored 4 points off of turnovers.
    • The Wolfpack also had more 2nd chance points (NCSU 18/GT 13).
  • Let’s not get it twisted, NC State might have been losing at the half, but they held the lead for all but 4 minutes of the game.
    • 34:14/4:05
  • NC State did shoot the ball better than Georgia Tech in the 2nd half, when it mattered most.
    • 44.4%/38.7%
  • DJ Horne continues to be a scoring machine for NC State, leading the Pack with 26 points.
    • He knocked down 4 threes (4-8) for the first time since January 13th, when he made 6 against Louisville.
  • Jayden Taylor had his best game in quite some time, scoring 21 points, making 3 three’s of his own.
    • This marks the 3rd time this season Taylor has scored 20+ points, with the last time being on December 6th against Maryland Eastern Shore.
  • Horne and Taylor really turned things up in the 2nd half.
    • Horne scored 16 of his 26 in the 2nd, and Taylor scored 13 of his 21 in the 2nd.
  • Casey Morsell had 15 points of his own, but almost all of those points came from 2-point field goals.
    • Morsell was 1-7 from three, but shot 6 of 13 from the field.
  • DJ Burns led the Wolfpack with 10 boards.
    • He shot 3 of 7 from the field and had 8 points.
  • Michael O’Connell started for the 3rd time this season, and led the Pack with 6 assists (1 TO).
    • NC State is 3-0 when O’Connell is in the starting lineup.
  • The Wolfpack had 14 assists on 26 field goals.
  • Georgia Tech lit up the nets from beyond the arc, making 11 of 27 (40.7%).
  • The Wolfpack failed to cover the spread.
    • They were 8.5-point favorites.
  • The Total went Over.
    • It was 146.5, and the two teams combined to score 158.

NC State will host Pitt next Wednesday at 7pm on ESNU.

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NC State is Adding UMASS’ Brett Nelson as an Assistant Coach

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May 15, 2024

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According to reports, NC State is adding UMASS’ Brett Nelson as an Assistant Coach.

Nelson was only at UMASS for 1 season under Frank Martin. Prior to that, Nelson was the Head Coach at Holy Cross for 4 seasons, posting a 27-84 record.

Prior to taking the Head Coaching mantle at Holy Cross, Nelson was at Marquette for 5 seasons, spending the first 3 as an Assistant Coach, and the final two as an Associate Head Coach. Prior to Marquette, Nelson also served as an Assistant Coach at Ball St., Drake, Arkansas and Marshall.

Before coaching basketball, Nelson played for the University of Florida from 1999-2003. He was All-SEC twice, and earned Third Team All-American honors. When he left Gainesville, he was the Gators’ all-time leader in three pointers made, and ranked 2nd in steals.

As a Senior in High School, Nelson was a McDonald’s All-American.

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Ernest Ross Announces He is Returning to NC State

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Power Forward Ernest Ross announced this morning that he is returning to NC State for his final year of eligibility.

 

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Last Friday, Ross committed to UTSA after entering the Transfer Portal on April 17th, but it looks like he had a change of heart over the past couple of days.

NC State has been in desperate need to add a Big out of the Portal. They have hosted ECU’s Ezra Ausar and Georgia’s Frank Anselem-Ibe, but neither of them have found a home yet. With the addition of Ross, NC State has added depth in the Frontcourt, and unless something changes, their roster is full with 13 scholarship players.

Ross played in 14 games this past season, averaging 3.4 minutes per contest. After playing in 34 games last season, averaging 11.4 minutes per contest, Ross saw his participation dip to a career low this season, but that didn’t for a second break his infectious personality. On the sideline, you could count on Ross every single game to be the heart and soul of the Wolfpack on the bench. To watch a player who played as little as he did, care as much as he did, makes me super proud that this young man represented NC State so well.

Ross was a consensus 4-star player in NC State’s 2021 recruiting class, with 247Sports ranking him as the #60 overall player nationally. ESPN ranked him as the #5 overall player in the state of Florida.

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A Matchup Between NC State & Marquette Next Season Might be in the Works

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May 15, 2024

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According to NCAA.com’s Andy Katz, a matchup between NC State and Marquette next season might be in the works.

This past year, the Wolfpack defeated the Golden Eagles 67-58 in the Sweet 16 of the 2024 NCAA Tournament.

NC State and Marquette have played one another 6 times overall, with the Wolfpack holding a 4-2 lead in the series, winning the past two matchups.

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NC State Men’s Basketball Will Play in the 2025 Maui Invitational

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May 14, 2024

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The NC State Men’s Basketball Team will be playing in the 2025 Maui Invitational, on November 24-26 in Hawaii. This will mark the first time that NC State has ever played in the Maui Invitational.

NC State will be joined by Baylor, Oregon, Seton Hall, Texas, UNLV, USC and Chaminade.

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